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800m Training Plans Coaches in the United States

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Los Angeles California United States
Leah Rosenfeld

Leah Rosenfeld

Los Angeles, California, United States

800m Marathon Competitive

5.0 (21) Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching.
  • The Marathon Experience $195.00 20 Week plan
  • The Training Experience - All Access $39.00 /mo
Hillsborough North Carolina United States
Megan Cooke

Megan Cooke

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States

Marathon Competitive Boston Marathon

4.9 (57) Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching.
  • NGU Half or Full Marathon Training Plan by Running Coach Megan $599.00 18 Week plan
New York New York United States
Kristyn R Smith

Kristyn R Smith

New York, New York, United States

Marathon Competitive Boston Marathon

5.0 (30) Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. +1
  • 16 week Level 4 Marathon Plan $65.00 16 Week plan
  • 16 week Level 2 Marathon Plan $65.00 16 Week plan
  • 16 week Level 3 Marathon Plan $65.00 16 Week plan
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_ Minnesota United States
Michelle Baxter

Michelle Baxter

_, Minnesota, United States

Marathon Competitive Nutrition

5.0 (28) Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. +1
  • Marathon Training Plan - Level 1 $72.00 16 Week plan
  • Marathon Training Plan - Level 2 $72.00 16 Week plan
Chicago Illinois United States
Katie Fedoronko

Katie Fedoronko

Chicago, Illinois, United States

800m Marathon Competitive

5.0 (7) Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching.
  • Custom Marathon or Half Marathon Training Plan (16 weeks) $100.00 16 Week plan
  • Costom Marathon or Half Marathon Training Plan (18 weeks) $115.00 18 Week plan
Houston Texas United States
Amanda Hoang

Amanda Hoang

Houston, Texas, United States

Marathon Competitive Recreational

5.0 (4) Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. +1
  • Custom Training Plan $75.00 20 Week plan
Santa Barbara CA United States
Sue McDonald

Sue McDonald

Santa Barbara, CA, United States

800m Marathon Competitive

5.0 (3) Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. USATF Level 1 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science. +1
  • “I want to be a Runner” Beginner training plan $90.00 12 Week plan
  • Full Marathon Training Plan $125.00 24 Week plan
Flagstaff Arizona United States
Bawcom Running

Bawcom Running

Flagstaff, Arizona, United States

Marathon Competitive High School

5.0 (3) Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. USATF Level 1 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science. +1
  • Marathon 20+ weeks with Jay $100.00 20 Week plan
Phoenix Arizona United States
Becky Anthony

Becky Anthony

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Marathon Competitive Boston Marathon

5.0 (1) Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching.
  • Personalized Training Plan - Marathon or Half Marathon $80.00 16 Week plan
New York New York United States
Pamela Hunt

Pamela Hunt

New York, New York, United States

Marathon Competitive Nutrition

5.0 (1) Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching.
  • Curated Strength & Mobility Routine $30.00 4 Week plan
  • One-on-One In Person Running Session $120.00
  • Foundational Run Plan - Monthly training schedule to reach specific goals $180.00 4 Week plan
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Lakeland Florida United States
Sarah Kozul

Sarah Kozul

Lakeland , Florida, United States

Marathon Beginner Recreational

5.0 (1) RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. RRCA Level 2 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. +1
  • 🌶️ 25 Week Foundations Marathon Plan $150.00 25 Week plan
  • 🌶️🌶️ 20 Week Intermediate Marathon Plan $150.00 20 Week plan
  • 🌶️🌶️🌶️ 18 Week Advanced Marathon Competitive Plan $150.00 18 Week plan
West Hartford Connecticut United States
Bonnie Wilder

Bonnie Wilder

West Hartford, Connecticut, United States

800m Marathon Competitive

5.0 (1) USATF Level 1 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science. USATF Level 1 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science.
  • Marathon - Beginner $89.00 18 Week plan
  • Marathon - Intermediate/Advanced $89.00 18 Week plan
Mansfield Massachusetts United States
Emily Kopacz

Emily Kopacz

Mansfield, Massachusetts, United States

Marathon Competitive High School

Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching.
  • Custom Training Plan $75.00 16 Week plan
Fort Worth Texas United States
Christina Mather

Christina Mather

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Marathon Competitive Beginner

Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching.
  • Customized Marathon Training Plan $50.00 16 Week plan
Bernardsville New Jersey United States
Karli Saur

Karli Saur

Bernardsville, New Jersey, United States

800m Marathon Competitive

Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. RRCA Level 2 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. +2
  • Full Marathon Custom Training Plan - 16 weeks $299.00 16 Week plan
New Port Richey Florida United States
Tom Palamar and Jenny Crawshaw

Tom Palamar and Jenny Crawshaw

New Port Richey, Florida, United States

Marathon Nutrition Competitive

Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. Certified V.O2 Certified — built on Jack Daniels' VDOT training methodology for personalized, data-driven coaching. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. +1
  • Spring Track Training Plan for 400m - Mile Events $50.00 10 Week plan
  • Marathon PR Plan – Train Smart, Finish Strong in 16 Weeks $65.00 16 Week plan
  • Marathon PR Plan – Build Strength and Endurance in 20 Weeks $75.00 20 Week plan
Nashville TN United States
Fleet Feet  Nashville

Fleet Feet Nashville

Nashville, TN, United States

Marathon Beginner Recreational

RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. RRCA Level 2 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. +1
  • One Month Summer Speedsters $60.00 4 Week plan
Bethesda Maryland United States
Gaby  Go

Gaby Go

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

800m Marathon Competitive

  • 10k Training Plan - Advanced $60.00 16 Week plan
  • Half Marathon - Level 2 (Intermediate) $70.00 16 Week plan
  • Half Marathon - Level 3 (Advanced) $70.00 16 Week plan
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St. Francis Minnesota United States
Lindsey Altermatt

Lindsey Altermatt

St. Francis, Minnesota, United States

Marathon Cross Training Mental Skills

RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation.
  • Custom Training Plan (Up to 20 Weeks) $129.00 20 Week plan
  • The Navigator | 10M (Training Program for the Medtronic TC 10 Mile) $196.00 12 Week plan
  • The Navigator | 26.2 (Training Program for the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon)) $262.00 16 Week plan
Minneapolis Minnesota United States
Maddie Barrett

Maddie Barrett

Minneapolis , Minnesota, United States

Marathon Competitive Boston Marathon

RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation. RRCA Level 1 RRCA Certified — trains coaches in safe running instruction, injury prevention, and race preparation.
  • BQ Marathon Template $80.00 18 Week plan
  • Marathon Training Plan (Beginners) $85.00 16 Week plan
  • Private Custom Subscription Coaching $85.00 /mo

US Marathon Training Plans From Expert Coaches

A Plan Built Around US Marathon Majors and Boston Qualifying

This is the most targeted marathon plan search on V.O2: a training plan, built for the marathon distance specifically, from a coach based in the United States who understands US qualifying standards, typical race-day conditions, and the major-marathon calendar. Every plan runs on individualized VDOT training paces - developed from the research of Dr. Jack Daniels, a two-time Olympic medalist and exercise scientist - calibrated to your current fitness. You'll get a full week-by-week build, from base mileage through peak long runs to taper, with clear reasoning behind every phase and direct coach support along the way.

Whether You're Chasing a BQ or a Finish Line

Coaches specialize across the spectrum, from first-marathon finish goals to Boston and Olympic Trials qualifying attempts. Filter by specialty and price to find the coach who's guided runners through your exact goal.

Start Your US Marathon Plan

Compare coaches and reviews from athletes they've trained, then message one directly to build your plan around your goal race.

FAQ

A full week-by-week build - base mileage, tempo blocks, peak long runs, and taper - with individualized VDOT paces for every workout, plus a US-based coach's knowledge of American qualifying standards and race conditions.

Dr. Jack Daniels: a two-time Olympic medalist and exercise scientist named "The World's Best Running Coach" by Runner's World. Every marathon training plan on the marketplace is built from his individualized pacing research.

V.O2 Certified coaches have passed an 80-question exam authored by Dr. Jack Daniels, scoring 80% or higher. It's optional and sits alongside USATF and RRCA as one of three credentials shown on profiles.

First, look for coaches with experience in your target distance, relevant specialities, and positive reviews. Or, search for coaches by location, product type, and price. Once you’ve narrowed your search, read the coaching bios to ensure the coach is the right fit for you. You can also message coaches directly to ask about their approach and whether they're a good fit for your goals.

Yes! All coaches on this page specialize in 800m and Marathon. You can further refine by speciality, product type, or language to find your ideal coach.

All coaches on this page offer Training Plans. Check each coach's profile to see pricing, duration, and what's included in their coaching packages.

Yes! The coaches on this page offer Training Plans tailored specifically to 800m training, so you get a plan built around your race distance rather than a generic template.

Online coaches on V.O2 provide personalized training plans, feedback via messaging, phone calls and/or in-app commenting, and progress tracking without requiring in-person meetings. Most adjust your plan based on your weekly feedback and performance.